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International Symposia on Electromagnetic Compatibility

Advancing EMC knowledge across Europe since 2008

EMC Europe brings together researchers, engineers and industry professionals for a series of international symposia dedicated to electromagnetic compatibility. Each edition is hosted in a different European city, offering a forum for paper presentations, workshops, tutorials and an accompanying exhibition.

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Our mission

Fostering excellence in EMC

The symposia organised under the EMC Europe umbrella provide a platform for the exchange of scientific and technical knowledge in the field of electromagnetic compatibility. With a steering committee drawn from leading institutions, each event is shaped by a local organising team working closely with the international EMC community.

Past editions have been held in Hamburg, Wroclaw, York, Rome, Brugge, Gothenburg, Dresden, and Barcelona — each leaving a strong legacy of published proceedings and professional collaboration.

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EMC Europe 2016 — Wroclaw, Poland

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The International Symposium and Exhibition on Electromagnetic Compatibility took place in Wroclaw from September 5–9, 2016. Hosted by Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, the programme included workshops, tutorials, special sessions, and an extensive exhibitor showcase.

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Earlier edition

EMC Europe 2010 — Wroclaw, Poland

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The 9th International Symposium on EMC, held jointly with the 20th International Wroclaw Symposium on EMC, ran from September 13–17, 2010. Held under the auspices of Dr Hamadoun I. Touré, Secretary-General of the ITU, the event brought together a broad international audience.

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Joint symposium

IEEE International Symposium on EMC & EMC Europe — Dresden 2015

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In August 2015, Dresden hosted a joint event combining the IEEE International Symposium on EMC with EMC Europe. The combined programme drew participants from both the IEEE EMC Society and the European EMC community for a week of technical sessions and networking.

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Recent symposia

Barcelona 2019, Rome 2020, Glasgow 2021 & Gothenburg 2022

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EMC Europe 2019 was held in Barcelona, Spain, from September 2–6. The 2020 edition was scheduled for Rome, Italy, and a Joint IEEE International Symposium on EMC and EMC Europe took place in Glasgow in 2021. EMC Europe 2022 was scheduled for Gothenburg, continuing the series' tradition of rotating host cities.

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The study of electromagnetic compatibility addresses a fundamental challenge in modern electronics: ensuring that devices operate as intended without interfering with one another. As the density of wireless communications, embedded systems and connected infrastructure continues to grow, the importance of robust EMC design principles becomes ever more apparent. Researchers and practising engineers alike must grapple with emissions, susceptibility and the intricate coupling paths that can compromise performance in ways that are often difficult to predict.

Each year the EMC Europe symposium series convenes in a different host city, bringing a fresh cultural context to the technical programme. This rotating format reflects the collaborative spirit of the European EMC community, encouraging the cross-pollination of ideas across national and institutional boundaries. Attendees encounter not only the latest research findings but also the distinct perspectives that arise when regional industries and academic traditions meet under a shared banner of scientific curiosity.

A typical symposium programme balances several complementary formats. Peer-reviewed paper sessions form the backbone, giving researchers the opportunity to present rigorous experimental and theoretical work before an audience of specialists. Alongside these, workshops and tutorials offer more interactive environments where participants can explore emerging topics, refine practical skills and engage directly with experts in a less formal setting.

Short courses and special sessions add further depth to the technical offering. Short courses provide concentrated instruction on foundational or advanced subjects, often delivered by recognised authorities in the field. Special sessions, meanwhile, respond to timely developments in regulation, standardisation or technology, allowing the programme to remain agile and relevant to the concerns that practitioners face in their daily professional lives.

The accompanying exhibition forms an integral part of each symposium. Manufacturers, software developers and service providers present tools and solutions that support the EMC workflow, from measurement instrumentation and simulation platforms to consultancy and certification services. The exhibition floor becomes a natural meeting point where delegates can connect theoretical insights from the lecture halls with the practical resources that shape their laboratory and design work.

Paper submission and review follow a structured timeline that the community has come to know well. Calls for papers typically open well in advance, with deadlines for regular papers, special session proposals and workshop outlines staggered across the early months of the year. This phased approach allows authors time to prepare careful contributions and gives the technical programme committee the space needed for thorough peer review and constructive feedback.

The review process itself reflects the scholarly values at the heart of the symposia. Each submission is evaluated by reviewers drawn from academia and industry, ensuring that both scientific rigour and practical relevance inform the acceptance decisions. Authors receive detailed comments that help strengthen their work, whether it is ultimately accepted for oral presentation, assigned to a poster session or recommended for revision and resubmission to a future event.

Previous editions of the symposium have left a rich legacy of published proceedings, forming a valuable archive of knowledge that continues to be cited and consulted. The cumulative record traces the evolution of EMC research over more than a decade, documenting shifts in emphasis from traditional conducted and radiated emissions toward the complexities of integrated circuits, electric vehicles and the dense electromagnetic environments of smart cities.

Looking ahead, the series remains committed to its founding purpose: advancing electromagnetic compatibility as a discipline that underpins the reliability and safety of electronic systems across every sector. By maintaining an open, inclusive forum for scientific exchange, the symposia help sustain the collaborative networks that drive progress in standards development, design methodology and the education of the next generation of EMC engineers.